EXHIBIT 31.1
Noble Corporation plc, a company registered under the laws of England and Wales
Noble Corporation, a Cayman Islands company
I, David W. Williams, certify that:
1. | I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K/A of Noble Corporation plc and Noble Corporation; and |
2. | Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report. |
Date: April 30, 2014
/s/ David W. Williams | ||
David W. Williams Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Noble Corporation plc, a company registered under the laws of England and Wales, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Noble Corporation, a Cayman Islands company |